Specialized Tarmac Sl4 Pro 2013
Specialized s works tarmac sl4 red review.
Specialized tarmac sl4 pro 2013. Whether it s winning the tour de france or a local crit the all new tarmac pro sl4 is made for racing with its head snapping acceleration and razor sharp handling. Specialized s works tarmac sl4 road bike 2013 56cm. The head tube on the more costly sl4 frame design has a smaller lower bearing than on last year s models but a tarmac sl2 has a standard 1 125in upper bearing 1 5in lower. There s a reason it s the weapon of choice for the saxo tinkoff astana and omega pharma quick step pro tour teams.
The pro model has even higher stiffness to weight than last year s industry leading sl3 frame with race proven sram red components and roval fusée sl wheels for ultra light performance. The 2012 and 2013 model road bicycles and framesets come in various colors and have the brand name specialized on the frame. Uci worldtour teams saxo bank tinkoff bank omega pharma quick step. The model name tarmac sl4 crux or secteur is also located on the frame.
It s the lightest stiffest frame we make and it shows as soon as you push on the pedals. Specialized tarmac may be the most successful racing bike in recent years. It climbs effortlessly descends confidently and sprints ferociously. It has the new 2013 sram red group.
The tarmac sl4 pro is built around specialized s fact carbon full monocoque frame with a tapered head. With the specialized demo van in town for their recent dealer event the usual clan of journalists and bloggers assembled for the 26 mile ride up emigration canyon lucky for me the 2013 s works tarmac sl4 red had my name on it for the morning. Only in 2012 spring classics amstel gold race and ronde van vlaanderen tour of flanders monumental spring classic liège bastogne liège vuelta a españa and olympic men road race are won by the cyclists riding specialized tarmac. The recall includes all models of the 2012 tarmac sl4 2013 tarmac sl4 2013 crux and 2013 secteur disc.
On the road the tarmac generally offers a level of performance that benefits from the classy chassis without being unduly hindered by parts compromises. The recall on the fork was done by specialized last week so it is good to go. Bottom line you ll be faster on this bike. Super clean build looks killer in person.
If you believe rumours team sky may also be switching to specialized in 2013 as well.